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Clingan contributed 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and 17 rebounds in 25 minutes during Friday's 135-115 win over the Grizzlies.

The second-year center continues to emerge as one of the NBA's top rebounders. Clingan has pulled down at least 15 boards in six of his last nine games, averaging 11.8 points, 14.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 threes during that span. His 11.3 boards per game rank third in the league behind five-time All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns and four-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert.

Huff supplied five points (1-4 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Friday's 105-99 loss to the Bucks.

Huff turned in a poor performance on the offensive end, failing to score in double figures for the second time over his last three outings. However, the big man still recorded two blocks and has tallied multiple swats in three of his last four appearances. Ivica Zubac (ankle/recently traded) isn't expected to make his Pacers debut until Tuesday against New York at the very earliest, so Huff could continue to see significant playing time for now.

Sims provided four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 31 minutes during Friday's 105-99 win over Indiana.

With Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) and Kyle Kuzma (calf) both sidelined Friday, Sims got the starting nod for the first time since Dec. 18. The big man grabbed a game- and career-high 15 rebounds while also tying the game-best mark in swats. He isn't guaranteed to see significant minutes when the team is near full health and doesn't offer much on the offensive end, though he has logged 20-plus minutes in three straight outings. However, it's worth noting Bobby Portis missed the first two games of that stretch due to a hip issue.

Beringer provided two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT) and two rebounds across five minutes during Friday's 119-115 loss to the Pelicans.

Beringer continues to be deployed minimally, having only appeared in two of the past four games. While he does possess an interesting fantasy game, the opportunities simply aren't there at the moment. As long as both Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid are healthy, expect to see Beringer spending a lot of his time on the sideline rather than on the court.

Missi logged two points (1-2 FG), four rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal across 15 minutes during Friday's 119-115 victory over the Timberwolves.

Missi's playing time continues to fluctuate, with him having played anywhere from 11 minutes to 31 minutes just in the past three games alone. His opportunities appear to be linked to the play of Derik Queen. If and when Queen is having a positive impact, Missi typically sees backup-level minutes. If Queen is struggling, Missi shifts into a larger role. For now, he should be viewed as nothing more than a streaming consideration for anyone needing rebounds and blocks.

Davis (hand/groin) is expected to sit out the remainder of the 2025-26 season, Chris Haynes of NBA TV reports.

Davis was traded from Dallas to Washington on Wednesday as the Wizards look to accelerate their rebuild. The star big man hasn't played since Jan. 8 due to ligament damage in his left hand and was already expected to miss an extended period. While the hand injury reportedly won't require surgery, he isn't expected to suit up for Washington until the 2026-27 campaign, as the club gives him ample time to recover. The veteran center also missed time this season with a groin injury and a calf strain. He'll aim to be fully healthy by the start of next season and help the Wizards reach the postseason alongside Trae Young (knee/quadriceps), who holds a player option for 2026-27. Davis has a player option for 2027-28 and is eligible to sign a contract extension in August. He appeared in just 20 regular-season games for the Mavericks prior to the trade, during which he averaged 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.1 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest.

Niederhauser won't return to Friday's game against the Kings due to an illness, NBA writer Justin Russo reports. He'll finish with two points (1-1 FG) in six minutes.

Niederhauser wasn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's contest, though he's under the weather and won't play in the second half. The rookie big man's next opportunity to suit up will come Sunday against the Timberwolves.

Reed racked up 12 points (4-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 27 minutes during Friday's 118-80 win over the Knicks.

Reed played meaningful minutes, sliding into the backup center role after Jalen Duren was ruled out with a knee injury. The fact that this game was a blowout also worked in Reed's favor, allowing him to close the game over Isaiah Stewart. If Duren is to miss further time, Reed is someone to consider in deeper formats, especially if you need rebounds and defensive stats.

Jemison had two points (1-2 FG) and one steal across six minutes during Friday's 118-80 loss to Detroit.

Jemison moved into the rotation for just the ninth time this season, closing the game as a result of an embarrassing loss to the Pistons. Although Jemison has suited up for three of the past four games, there is no reason to think that he will be playing a meaningful role moving forward. He can be ignored in all redraft formats.

Robinson accumulated four points (2-2 FG) and three rebounds across 20 minutes during Friday's 118-80 loss to Detroit.

With Karl-Anthony Towns (eye) ruled out prior to tipoff, Robinson was inserted into the starting lineup. Despite the promotion, Robinson failed to have any sort of tangible impact, logging just 20 minutes in the blowout loss. Rough night aside, Robinson has added a level of consistency to his game over the past month, averaging 9.5 rebounds and 2.0 combined steals and blocks in 21.9 minutes per game across his last 13 games.